This is professional environmental work enforcing the provisions of environmental ordinances as well as participating in natural resource enhancement and protection efforts.

Work involves performing natural resource protection activities related to air pollution, water pollution, groundwater and soil protection and restoration, ecosystem protection and restoration, and environmental enforcement. Work includes inspection of facilities in well field zones, pollutant storage facilities, dredge and fill activities, sites proposed for development, and environmentally sensitive lands, sample collection and field testing, and participation in environmental enhancement, protection, and restoration projects. Major technical or policy problems are discussed with a superior before taking action although employees are expected to exercise independent judgement and initiative in developing work methods. Employees in this class may supervise professional and sub-professional assistants in field and office environmental protection work. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of work results.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This class is distinguished from the Natural Resource Specialist I by the greater experience required and by the lead worker responsibilities.

Knowledge of reference sources, current trends, and recent research in environmental pollution control and regulation.

Ability to collect, record and analyze technical data relating to environmental science and pollution control and to recommend solutions to environmental problems.

Ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge with accuracy and sound judgement.

Ability to supervise and participate in the work of subordinate professionals and technicians.

Ability to act in emergency situations and respond to changing field conditions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in environmental science, biology, marine biology, engineering, chemistry, forestry, geology, hydrology or field of specialization appropriate to area of assignment; two (2) years experience in natural resource protection work appropriate to area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.